DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Auburn Esplanade at 20 Great Falls Plaza in Auburn is hosting its second annual Christmas craft fair on Friday, Nov. 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. This event is open to the public for both shoppers and crafters alike.

If you are interested in having a table at this event, please contact Michaelle at 782-6481. The fee is $10, prepaid. — Laura Bragdon, lbragdon@auburnhousing.org

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Mexico Congregational UCC (“the Green Church”) will hold its annual Christmas fair on Saturday, Nov. 6, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be coffee and muffins, raffles, handmade crafts, bake sale with cookie walk, attic treasures and lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Fair-goers can watch cider presses in operation on the church lawn and purchase gallons and half-gallons. If anyone has a tree and will not be using the apples, donations will gladly be accepted for cider making. Call George Kimball at 364-2322. Attic treasures will also be welcomed. — Carol Cantin,lecar@roadrunner.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The Congregational Church of East Sumner, Route 219, will put on a community chicken pie supper on Nov. 6 at 5:30 p.m. Donations will benefit the Deacons’ Community Outreach Fund that is used to assist those in need with heat, food and electricity bills, as well as other needs.

The supper will include stuffing, squash, pies, rolls and dessert. As usual, there will be items raffled off and door prizes. — Cynthia Norton, Sumner

DEAR SUN SPOTS: The annual fall fair of the Rumford United Methodist Church’s Women’s Group will be held on Saturday, Nov. 13, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at 455 Linnell St., Rumford.

A variety of crafts will be on display. The bake table is always well-stocked. The silent auction has expanded to two tables this year. Books, puzzles and media will be located upstairs from the fellowship hall. An elevator is available if needed.

Lunch, which will be served from 11 a.m., will consist of beef stew, cornbread, fruit and brownie sundae for dessert.

Call me for details at 392-1285. See you there! — Kathy Crump, kacey964@roadrunner.com

DEAR SUN SPOTS: I would like to let your readers know about a wonderful Christmas gift. There are 12 spaces available on the 20th Veterans Memorial Park stone scheduled to be unveiled this Nov. 11. It’s a wonderful gift to your family or friends.

The first 12 applications will get the spots. Call for an application at 225-3285 or e-mail your request to laveteranscouncil@megalink.net. Send your applications to me at 451 Lower Street, Turner, ME 04282. Applications should be received by Nov. 1. — Paul Bernard, chairman

DEAR SUN SPOTS: Thank you so much for all the help you give to people. You are the best part of the paper!

I want to thank everyone who sent me Western books, especially Sherry from Gardiner, David (from Lewiston, I think) and the lady I met at the post office in Mechanic Falls (I forgot her name). I have met some wonderful people!

Now, for Mel in Lewiston who wanted a recipe for creamy and smooth peanut butter fudge. This is as creamy and smooth and sweet as it gets.

Melt one stick butter in saucepan. Add one teaspoon vanilla and 3/4 cups milk. When butter has melted, add a two-pound bag confectioners sugar. Stir and mix well.

Remove from heat. Stir in one cup creamy peanut butter. If it’s too thick to pour into a 9- by 13-inch pan, just add a little more milk. If it’s too thin, just add more peanut butter. I microwave the peanut butter for 30 seconds; it makes stirring easier.

Everyone always ask me for this recipe. Enjoy! — Judy LeBroke, Norway

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